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Schools in Meridian Township · Okemos Public Schools, Haslett Public Schools

Meridian Township’s public schools outscore 93% of Michigan districts

In Meridian Township, 56% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Meridian Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#43of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
71%
▲ 26 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 23 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 10 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.9K
▼ 10% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024 · Okemos
Students per teacher
16.9
MI 16.5
Schools in town
16
7,240 students on the public path
In brief

Meridian Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 56% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Okemos spends $14,900 per student and Haslett $15,137, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Montessori Radmoor School (private), Michigan Montessori Internationale School (private) and St. Martha School (private) are in town. Michigan Connections Academy, Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHS and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Meridian Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 93% of Michigan school districts, #43 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (954)Better than 97%
Towns in Ingham County (16)Better than 94%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,654 test results and a graduating class of 340 could put Meridian Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Meridian Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,657 in math, 3,650 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Meridian Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–45 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA+

Meridian Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Okemos Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Haslett Public Schools. Parts of Meridian Township (10% and 4% of its land) are served by East Lansing and Williamston instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Meridian Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Okemos Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,639 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 16.9 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,900MI $16,528 · FY2024
A+
Haslett Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,601 students · 16.9 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,137MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Okemos Public Schools74%
State average 45.4% · 2302 students tested
Math · PK–12, Okemos Public Schools57%
State average 33.6% · 2309 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Haslett Public Schools66%
State average 45.4% · 1348 students tested
Math · PK–12, Haslett Public Schools55%
State average 33.6% · 1348 students tested

Meridian Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Meridian Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Meridian TownshipAOkemos PK–12 · Haslett PK–12
East LansingA−East Lansing
BathA−Bath
WilliamstownAWilliamston
AlaiedonA−Mason

Every school in Meridian Township

19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Meridian Townshipby address
Bennett Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Okemos
A
476 students16:1Rate it →
Wilkshire School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Haslett
390 students14:1Rate it →
Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Okemos
A
326 students16:1Rate it →
Hiawatha Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Okemos
A
441 students16:1Rate it →
Cornell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Okemos
A+
439 students17:1Rate it →
Vera Ralya Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Haslett
B+
391 students16:1Rate it →
Murphy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Haslett
A−
386 students15:1Rate it →
Kinawa School
Middle · Grades 5–6 · Okemos
A
735 students16:1Rate it →
Chippewa Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Okemos
A+
726 students16:1Rate it →
Haslett Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Haslett
A
660 students18:1Rate it →
Okemos High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Okemos
A+
1,496 students19:1Rate it →
Haslett High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Haslett
A+
774 students20:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Meridian Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Donley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Lansing
262 students13:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Meridian Townshipnot counted as local schools
Michigan Connections Academy
Grades K–12 · Okemos
B+
CharterOnline
1,589 students25:1Rate it →
Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHS
High · Grades 6–12 · East Lansing
C+
CharterOnline
760 students25:1Rate it →
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS
High · Grades 9–12 · East Lansing
C−
CharterOnlineAlternative Education
163 students31:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Montessori Radmoor School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Okemos
Private · Nonsectarian
205 students34:1Rate it →
Michigan Montessori Internationale School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Okemos
Private · Nonsectarian
205 students34:1Rate it →
St. Martha School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Okemos
Private · Catholic
166 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Meridian Township’s schools

Are Meridian Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Meridian Township children attend outscore 93% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #43 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Meridian Township in?

Two districts: Okemos Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Haslett Public Schools runs grades PK–12.

Where do Meridian Township kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Okemos High School and Haslett High School.

What is Meridian Township’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Okemos Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Meridian Township spend per student?

$14,900 in Okemos Public Schools and $15,137 in Haslett Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Meridian Township?

Yes: Montessori Radmoor School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 205 students), Michigan Montessori Internationale School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 205 students) and St. Martha School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 166 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.